November is dedicated to the holy souls who have departed from this life and are enduring a time of purification before entering Heaven. Sacred Scripture invites us to remember and pray for them.
Say a Prayer
One simple way to pray for the holy souls in Purgatory is by reciting a short prayer each day during the month of November. Throughout the year, pray it immediately upon hearing about someone’s death.
Eternal Rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Visit a Cemetery
Visiting cemeteries is especially significant in November, with the opportunity to gain indulgences for the holy souls. But visiting anytime of the year fulfills the corporal work of mercy to bury the dead and the spiritual work of mercy to pray for the living and the dead.
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